The latest Team of the Week is almost here. TOTW 23 in EA Sports FC 26 has been leaked ahead of its official drop, and it’s shaping up to be one of the more balanced and competitive squads of the cycle.

Release Date

The squad will be available in packs starting at 6:00 pm (UK time) on Wednesday, 18 February, replacing TOTW 22 in the store. As always, these in-form cards will be in packs for one week only before rotating out the following Wednesday.

With elite-level defenders, meta strikers, and several well-rounded midfielders included, TOTW 23 offers strong options across multiple leagues and price ranges.

FC 26 Ultimate Team – TOTW 23 Full Squad

Below is the complete leaked lineup for TOTW 23:

CB: Virgil van Dijk – 91 OVR

ST: Julián Alvarez – 88 OVR

ST: Mauro Icardi – 87 OVR

CDM: Sandro Tonali – 87 OVR

CDM: Yui Hasegawa – 87 OVR

CM: Géraldine Reuteler – 87 OVR

CM: Ederson José dos Santos – 87 OVR

LW: Wesley Said – 86 OVR

RB: Julian Ryerson – 86 OVR

ST: Youssef Chermiti – 86 OVR

RM: Maika Hamano – 86 OVR

GK: Brice Samba – 85 OVR

CAM: Pedro Lomba Neto – 85 OVR

CDM: Jorthy Mokio – 84 OVR

CM: Louis Reed – 84 OVR

RM: Yakou Méïté – 84 OVR

ST: Haji Wright – 84 OVR

CAM: Fatih Kaya – 84 OVR

RB: Vladimir Coufal – 84 OVR

ST: José Francisco dos Santos Júnior – 84 OVR

ST: Lucía Moral Ruiz – 84 OVR

CB: Noble Mendy – 84 OVR

CAM: Santiago García González – 84 OVR

Best Picks from TOTW 23

Virgil van Dijk – 91 OVR

Van Dijk immediately stands out as the premier card in this squad. A 91-rated in-form version of the Dutch center-back is almost guaranteed to be elite-tier in-game.

With high defensive awareness, physicality, and likely strong pace upgrades, he will:

· Fit perfectly into Premier League squads

· Link well with the Dutch and Liverpool players

· Be a serious Weekend League anchor

Expect him to be one of the most expensive cards in this TOTW.

Julián Álvarez – 88 OVR

Álvarez’s 88-rated striker card should offer a versatile attacking option. If his pace and finishing receive strong boosts, he could function as:

· A second striker in 4-4-2

· A central striker in 4-2-3-1

· A high-pressure forward thanks to work rates

He also benefits from excellent Argentine and league links.

Sandro Tonali – 87 OVR

Tonali profiles as a well-rounded CDM with defensive stability and passing range. In the current FC 26 meta, strong CDMs with:

· Good defensive AI

· High stamina

· Reliable short and long passing

are extremely valuable. Tonali fits that archetype perfectly.

Investment & SBC Strategy

TOTW cards often play a key role in Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), particularly:

· Guaranteed TOTW upgrades

· High-rated SBC requirements

· Icon or Player of the Month challenges

Since TOTW 23 goes live on Wednesday, 18 February at 6:00 pm, the following day—Thursday, 19 February—will likely feature new content drops, including Marquee Matchups SBCs. Early buying before official SBC confirmation is often where the highest FC 26 Coins margins are made.

Final Thoughts on FC 26 TOTW 23

TOTW 23 in FC 26 delivers a balanced mix of elite-tier stars and budget-friendly squad builders. The inclusion of players like Van Dijk, Álvarez, and Tonali ensures strong demand at the top end, while several 84–86 OVR options provide SBC value and hybrid squad flexibility.

If you’re planning upgrades for Weekend League or building toward future SBC content, TOTW 23 offers several cards worth monitoring closely. Be ready at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, because once these cards leave packs, their supply is fixed.